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Nila Marie Spry Reed

Apr 03, 2026 at 07:20 am by kready


Nila Marie Spry Reed, 94, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford surrounded by her family.  Born in Coffee Co., she was the daughter of the late Evans Spry and Jnetta Hollis Spry.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Reed; son, Terry Reed, son-in-law, James Willis; and siblings, Jean Sissom, Etta Joan Spry and Peggy Ruth Spry.

Ms. Reed is survived by her daugther, Carolyn Willis of Bradyville; grandsons, John Willis and James (Ashlee) Willis; great grandchildren, A.J. Willis and Maggie Willis; sister, Martha (Zenith) Parker; niece, Pam (Richard) Harris and nephew, Danny Ray Sissom.

She was a member of the Hollow Springs Community Church and a homemaker.  She enjoyed growing flowers, quilting, crochetting, knitting and painting pictures.

Her family will recieve friends Friday, April 3, 2026 from 8:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.  Graveside services will follow at 12:00 Noon at Gilley Hill cemetery with Bro. Edward Sissom officiating.  

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net  

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